INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California • Sacramento, CA

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Secretary of State is recruiting to fill a permanent full-time Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) position in the Information Technology Division (ITD). Under the general direction of a Business, Executive Applications and Registry System (BEARS) Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to the Software Engineering domain to support multiple mission critical SOS applications and systems. The incumbent works closely with the solutions architects, business analysts, developers, testers to successfully implement enterprise applications. The incumbent works, both independently and cooperatively with others, to carry out assignments using considerable judgment to achieve objectives while following established time frames and performance standards. The Incumbent must have a high degree of knowledge and experience in the Software Engineering and IT Project Management domains required for this classification. Please Note: This position will perform Software Engineering work related to Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0) will require a background check due to frequent access to sensitive data on Notaries Public and applicants, including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). The employee in the position will develop and support applications that specialized Notary staff use to assess a candidate's appropriateness to become a Notary Public, including review of personal data and criminal records. The employee will troubleshoot and monitor secure data exchanges with partners such as Department of Justice (DOJ), requiring them to review, transfer or backup sensitive data. Authorization to Conduct background checks for this position falls Under (PC 11105.001.) filed with the Secretary of State on September 17, 2025, Permissive Authority. It complies with SAM 5305.4, SAM 5365 and SIMM 5305-A. The process stated in Government Code section 12952 will be followed prior to denial of hiring for a position based on background check results. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• The Incumbent must have a high degree of knowledge and experience in the Software Engineering and IT Project Management domains required for this classification.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in developing, customizing, and supporting applications in cloud-based environments.
• Minimum 2 years programing experience in Microsoft.NET, .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, and Structured Query Language (SQL) or equivalent.
• Experience in software testing and testing tools.
• Understand cloud computing technology platforms (e.g., PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS).
• Minimum 1 year experience with software development tools and the use of Application Lifecyle Management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in industry best practices and standards in the Software Development Life Cycle, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing; and to convey highly technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical people.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including good research skills.

Responsibilities

• performing a wide variety of tasks related to the Software Engineering domain to support multiple mission critical SOS applications and systems
• works closely with the solutions architects, business analysts, developers, testers to successfully implement enterprise applications
• works, both independently and cooperatively with others, to carry out assignments using considerable judgment to achieve objectives while following established time frames and performance standards
• develop and support applications that specialized Notary staff use to assess a candidate's appropriateness to become a Notary Public, including review of personal data and criminal records
• troubleshoot and monitor secure data exchanges with partners such as Department of Justice (DOJ), requiring them to review, transfer or backup sensitive data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees